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PROGRAM GOALS  Field a successful team at two levels: In the classroom – academics On the field  Provide each player with the opportunity to learn, develop, and improve baseball skills on a daily basis.  Provide each player with an atmosphere that encourages mental, social, and emotional maturity.

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Player Expectations and Accountability  Strive for excellence in the classroom.  Understand and follow the Athletic Code of Conduct and all Team Rules at all school and team events.  Be on time and prepared for all practices and games.  Any player unable to attend a practice or game must directly notify his coach. Do not send a message with a friend.  Unexcused absences from a practice or a game will result in a loss of playing time and possible further discipline.

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Academic Eligibility  Students are ineligible if:  They have 2 or more F’s  Their GPA is below a 2.0  If a player is ineligible, they can not play in games that week and will use practice time to work on academics  If a player misses three games due to ineligibility, he will be removed from the team

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Travel Numbers & Expectations  Plane Trips (Sasebo and Iwakuni) ◦ Can only take 13 players ◦ Travelling players will be notified at practice on Tuesday  Bus Trips (All other locations) ◦ Can take 15 players ◦ Travelling Players will be notified at practice on Tuesday  Far East Tournament (Zama/Atsugi) ◦ Can only take 13 players ◦ Eligibility for Far East events is done one month prior to the event  Players will wear a shirt and tie on game days/travel days

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Player Paperwork  All paperwork must be complete in order for your son to practice, play in games, and travel with the team.  Also, if you did not fill out the Japanese form, please fill it in. The blanks correspond with the ones on the front of the page.